‘Fantastically energetic and foot-stomping super 7′ (thankfolkforthat.com). Patch & The Giant are an alt-folk band from London; a spirited troupe of five boys and two girls who together craft their own, infectious brand of 'rough-edged folk' (Time Out). With an air of ramshackle decadence, the songs are delivered with strong vocal harmonies, soaring strings, keys and buttons along with boots, braces and warbling brass. Their hearty and energetic take on modern folk is rustically enigmatic with definite nods towards the sea; the songs are anthemic, proudly lyrical with most featuring at least one ship.

Formed in late 2011, they made their debut on the UK festival circuit in 2012, including Watchet Festival and Festibelly (both nominated for Best Grass Roots Festival at the UK Festival Awards). Patch & The Giant are signed to Folkroom Records and May 2013 sees the release of their debut record, The Boatswain's Refuge EP.

As part of an ongoing residency at The Boogaloo in Highgate (dubbed by GQ magazine as ‘the sweetest little juke-joint in the world’), they are also the people behind The Sunday Fete @ The Boogaloo, a monthly all-afternoon event celebrating the best of the folk and acoustic scene from in and around London.